Guidelines for Implementing Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) 2022-2026 in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (PR.II) Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.108, dated 27 September 2022, approving guidelines for implementing the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in Tamil Nadu from 2022 to 2026. The guidelines cover Panchayat capacity building, training, technology, local planning and funding, and do not set out requirements concerning land ownership, land use or property transactions.
What the document does
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (PR.II) Department, through G.O.(Ms) No.108, dated 27 September 2022, approves the Tamil Nadu implementation guidelines for the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. The centrally sponsored scheme is intended to strengthen rural local governance and help Panchayati Raj Institutions deliver public services and work towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
The scheme applies nationally to all States and Union Territories, including rural local government institutions in areas where Panchayats do not exist. Its implementation period runs from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026.
Who it affects
The Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan guidelines mainly concern:
- Elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayats.
- Gram Panchayats, Gram Sabhas and Panchayati Raj Institutions at different levels.
- Trainers, master trainers and resource persons.
- State, district and block level institutions responsible for capacity building.
- Government departments, academic institutions and other organisations collaborating on training and local governance.
For property buyers and owners, the document does not prescribe procedures for land purchase, ownership records, registration or change of land use. Its relevance is limited to improving Panchayat governance, local planning, public participation and service delivery.
Key provisions
The approved guidelines provide for:
- Basic orientation training for elected Panchayat representatives within six months of election, followed by refresher training within two years.
- Training at State, district and block or Gram Panchayat cluster levels, with emphasis on development plans, e-governance and localisation of Sustainable Development Goals.
- Physical, virtual, online and hybrid training using emerging technologies.
- Standardised assessment of training needs, training materials, master trainer programmes and impact assessment.
- Digital literacy and technology driven solutions for Panchayati Raj Institutions.
- Stronger Gram Sabhas as forums for public participation, transparency and accountability.
- Better convergence between Panchayats, self-help groups, government schemes and available resources.
- Support from academic institutions and institutes of excellence.
Funding
The Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan has Central and State components. National level Central components are fully funded by the Central Government. State components follow a 60:40 funding ratio between the Central Government and State Governments respectively. Funding allocations depend on factors including the number of Panchayats or equivalent bodies and budget availability.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms) No.108 change land ownership or registration rules in Tamil Nadu?
No land ownership, registration or property transaction rules are set out in the document. It approves guidelines for Panchayat training, governance, planning, technology and capacity building.
Who will receive training under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan?
Training is intended for elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayats, along with resource persons, trainers and master trainers. It may be delivered at State, district and block or Gram Panchayat cluster levels.
When is the scheme being implemented?
The implementation period stated in the guidelines is from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026.
How are the Tamil Nadu State components funded?
State components are funded in a 60:40 ratio between the Central Government and the State Government respectively. National level Central components are fully funded by the Central Government.
